Larkspur  GIANT IMPERIAL MIX
Consolida ajacis
 
Larkspur Giant Imperial Mix features a cheerful array of colors including blue, violet, pink, rose, lavender and white. Impressive 36" inch spires feature fluffy, fully double flower blossoms whorled around the tall slender spikes. Its height is perfect for lining the back of a border or garden bed planting.
 
One of the easiest cut flowers to grow, larkspur is cold-tolerant and early to bloom, adding tall, colorful spikes to spring gardens. Great in early season mixed bouquets, these versatile flowers can also be dried for later use.
 
 
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 to 120 days
Sowing: 1/8" deep
Plant spacing: 9 in
Approx seeds per pkt: 50
 
 
How to Grow: 
 
Direct seed (recommended) - 1/8" deep (darkness is required for germination) in early spring for summer bloom or in fall for bloom the following year. Seeds do not germinate well when soil temperatures are above 55°F (13°C).
 
Transplant - 
Sow into 72 cell plug flats, 5-7 weeks before planting out until ready to plant outside. Larkspur performs better at cool temperatures
 
Harvest:
For the longest vase life cut when 1/3 of the blooms are open. Larkspur can also be dried and used to make natural confetti.
To dry, let all but the top three to four flowers open, then pick and hang upside down in a dry place out of bright light for 2-3 weeks.
For fresh flowers, place straight into buckets of clean fresh water and leave them to rest for at least a few hours, this is called conditioning.
 
Vase Life :
With a proper care and handloing wil last for 5-7 days